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“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Pickleball, Anyone?
Saturday, August 18, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Buck Park -- from Suzanne Olson -- Calling all pickleball players! Whether recreational or advanced, there is a place for you on the bright blue courts of Orcas Island. Please join us for Mixed, Women's or Men's Doubles. No partner? No problem.
What We Talk About When We Talk with Rick Hughes
-- by Margie Doyle -- When Rick Hughes first became County Councilman, he held office hours every Friday at the Senior Center for people to drop in and talk to him. But that rarely happened. Now Rick is hoping to meet monthly on a casual basis with anyone who wants
No Time Limits on Political Signs, Council Decides
-- by Margie Doyle -- Nothing is simple or straightforward in today's world as the joint County Planning Commission/Council meeting proved out last Friday, July 20. What Makes a Sign Political? Which Logs are OK on the Beach? Shouldn't "median" be used instead of" average"? Is the data we're using
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Retains My Respect
-- from Catherine Pederson -- Randy Gaylord has been a friend and trusted advisor to our family for nearly 25 years. In the early 1970s I moved to Orcas Island with my husband, Dale Pederson, a retired attorney, and our five children – four of whom graduated from the Orcas
Sheriff’s Report | July 28 – 25, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- July 18, 2018 18-005055 Animal at Large 06:46:53 07/18/18 A Lopez Island woman picked up a dog sitting in the middle of the road on her way to work, and called deputies for help finding the owner. The owner was quickly identified
Letter to Editor | Wholehearted Support of Nick Power
-- from Dean I. Tharp, Bellingham -- I am writing in wholehearted support of Nick Power’s candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney. As a former union representative and advocate for San Juan Island County employees I have been in a unique position to observe the complicated workings of county employee relations and
New Ferry Suquamish Joins State Fleet
-- from Washington State Ferries -- A new vessel has joined the state ferry fleet. On Thursday, July 26, Washington State Ferries officially accepted the Suquamish from ship builder Vigor. The Suquamish is scheduled to begin to carry passengers this fall after crews complete outfitting and training on the new
Learn About San Juan County Orca Recovery Efforts
Thursday, August 2, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny L. Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- On August 2, Frances Robertson, the Marine Program Coordinator for San Juan County, will present “San Juan County Orca Recovery Efforts.” This lecture will be held at The Whale Museum at 7 p.m., Thursday,
Orkila Offers Another Community Zip Day (Updated)
Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Alli Cobb for Camp Orkila -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line. We will be holding Community Zip Day on Saturday, July 28, from 9
Con’s Pit Stop is Back!
-- by Margie Doyle-- Village Stop, soon to be called Con's Pit Stop again Marlace and Rick Hughes, operators of Ray's Pharmacy and Templin Square, have assumed operations of Eastsound village's convenience store, the Village Stop Originally operated as Con's Pit Stop by Con and Corinne Davis, the
Reflections on Mentoring
-- from Trillium Swanson, Funhouse Commons Mentor Program -- Mentoring changes the lives of both mentor and mentee. After more than ten years of mentoring on Orcas Island, Suzanne Olson reflects upon the impact that holding this role has had on her, and the power of mentoring for young people.
Another Orca Perishes, This Time a Newborn
-- from Center for Whale Research -- [metaslider id="61474"] We are saddened to report that a baby Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) died a short time after it was born near Victoria, British Columbia on July 24, 2018. The newborn whale was reported alive and swimming with its mother, J35,
Friends of San Juans Welcomes Michel Vekved
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends -- Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Michel Vekved as Director of Philanthropy. Michel will be responsible for increasing the frequency and reach to our community, cultivating and strengthening long term relationships, strategic planning for legacy, and developing major gifts. “I
Guest Editorial: Critical Questions about the Port Master Plan
-- by Susan Malins -- Dear Neighbors; Many of us feel especially protective these days of Orcas Island’s nature and culture, as we should. Critical Areas Best Management Practices state that protection is foremost; second is restoration. "Mitigation" is suggested as a last resort. We are now dealing with rapid
County Fair Works Toward Sustainable, Recyclable, Compostable Fair
-- from Brad Fincher for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is the largest community event of the year. Always in the third week of August, we consistently have over 20,000 visitors/locals/volunteers come to the fairgrounds over a four day period. With this many people,
Join The Cultural Arts Community Conversation On Orcas Island
-- from Orcas Arts Vision Committee -- Over the past 20 years, our beautiful island community has seen a flourish of cultural arts and creativity. The Chamber Music Festival has set the standard of ‘quality and excellence’ – and it is precisely this focus of purpose that ensures the Chamber
